Isthmian Leagues

AFC SUDBURY 1 EAST THURROCK U 0

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 January 2023

DIV 1 NORTH
By Kalvin Sargeant

■ AFC Sudbury had to work hard to claim victory by a solitary goal and maintain their position at the top of the Isthmian League North Division.
The only goal of the match came after 20 minutes when Josh Stokes broke down the right before sending in a low cross. There followed a series of ricochets off Thurrock defenders before the ball broke to Josh Mayhew who poked home from six-yards.
Thurrock went close just after the half hour when Harry Critchley crashed a free-kick against the Sudbury crossbar. Josh Mayhew saw his late penalty saved by Mo...

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